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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
STORM AND TEMPEST.

This fall season has been one
proverblal for storm and tempest on
the lakes. The storm accompanied
with snow on Saturday last, old vessel
masters say, was one of the most ter
rible experienced on the lakes since
the memorable gale of October is, 1880,
seven years ago. The loss of life was
not 80 great as during the storm when
the steamer Alpena and many YES
sells were wrecked, because there were
not as many vessels exposed on the
lakes as then. The Sentinel says, if all
the sufferings were obtainable result.
ing from the storm on Saturday il
would fill the entire columns of that
paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
RACINE ITEMS.

A horse and buggy were stolen on
Thursday night from George Burzick
who resides north of the county line.
The thief and horse were traced to with
in mile of the city limits.
Mrs. Oscar Robertson died in Bur-
lington on the 18th inst
Mrs. George Meadows, ST.. died in Bur
lington Oh the 18th inst. She was in
the 84th year of her age, and was one of
the early settlers of Wisconsin.
A barn owned by Halver Petersen, in
the town of Caledonia, together with
hay and machinery in it, was destroyed
by fire, between and o'clock Sunday
morning. Loss 500; no insurance.
Cause of fire unknown.
Mrs. Enerstine Fischer died at her
home on the I'D inst, aged 81 years.
She had been resident Of Racine for
IS years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
SOMERS.

A sudden change of weather on Sat
urday morning last. From mild to a
blizzard snow storm. with high winds,
drifting snow in banks rods wide, and
nearly as high as fences in places.
Thermometer s degrees above zero
Sunday morning. In places highways
were blocked, so shoveling had to be
done before teams could pass.
No meeting at the churches last
Sunday. Rev. Dougherty undertook
the journey to the station, but was
seen returning leading the horse, and
Miss Nettie on foot.
Rev. S. H. Halsey, the Presiding
Elder of the Milwaukee district, held
quarterly conference at the Methodist
church on Thursday last. He preach
ed afternoon and evening to large au.
diences. The business meeting was
held at the close of the afternoon ser.
vice.
| omitted to mention in my last that
station agent Thompson and wife were
given genuine surprise before they
had time to be fully settled in their
new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Fink had a sur.
prise the same evening.
A surprise to Miss Florence Spencer
was announced for last Friday even
ing, previous to her departure for New
York, where she intends to spend the
winter with her brother Will, and
take music lessons.
A night operator has been appointed
at the station-a Mr.. Kell, of Gale
donia
An unusual number of freight trains
ran over the st. Paul week ago last
Sunday, and many extras last week.
Turkey thieves have committed seri.
Gus depredations north of us in Racine
county.
Miss Gertie Cook commenced hel
school in the Biehn district, Paris
last week.
Some of the Somers teachers were
prevented attending the Teachers
m citing at Pleasant Prairie.
George Flett has gone to Merrill,
Wis 0nsin. to his brothers.
The sheriff sold the stock and furni.
ture of the absent shoemaker at the
Station week ago last Saturday, fol
the benefit of creditors.
The many friends of Miss Phoebe
Bishop were glad to see her at church
for the first time after her severe ill.
ness last week.
A temperance lecturer named Clark
spoke to limited number at the sta.
ton on Wednesday night of last week
insufficient notice had something to dc
with the number present.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

pete with the yast wheat-producing
regions Of india, where the soil seems
to be adapted to the raising Of wheat,
land comparatively cheap, and labor
costs but fraction compared with
this country. English capital is build
ing railways in India, by which the
raising of wheat will be encouraged
and transportation cheapened in that
country. The Importation of articles
Of food for home consumption to an
unlimited extent, or with proper re-
striction, is subject in which the
farmers in this country are directly
interested, and it is legitimate matter
for Congressional legislation.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The Central Labor Union, of New
York, having sent delegate to Spring
field, ILL.,, to intercede with Gov. Og-
lesby for the lives of the condemned
anarchists, but having failed in part
of his mission, these knights have re-
solved to raise fund for the benefit
of the families of the executed anarch
lists. This is we'll enough, did it not
seem that the knights are especially
interested more than other people in
expressing sympathy for the anarch-
lists. The conference of the knights
In this State last week had a like
bearing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
PARIS.

The blizzard on Saturday was the Sc
verest in the history of the country, for
the season of the year.
Joseph Huck, Jr., of this town, and
Miss Katie Fonk, of Somers, were united
in the bonds of matrimony on the 18th
inst. They have the best wishes of their
many friends.
Jacob Windish has moved the old
Lucas house on to the farm he bought
of Philip Honold for a grainary.
Mrs. Frank Myers, of California, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Middlecamp.
The social hop at Charles Byers, on
Monday evening was well attended.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The trial Of Arensdorf, at Sioux City,
the alleged murderer of Rev. DR.. Had
dock, has been making considerable
progress. 1t now looks as if the &C.
cused murderer would be found guilty.
Every possible expedient that can be
devised to shield him from the penalty
of the law will be rasorted to. Arens-
dorf and his friends are accounted
wealthy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The Board of County Supervisors,
which began its session at the Court
House last week, Monday, finished the
business before it ON Saturday last
The Board met for business and pro-
ceeded 10 the work devolving upon it
at once, without unnecessary delay.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

Mr.. Gustav f. Behrndt and Mrs. Maria
>. krause were married on the 18th
inst. by Rev. G. Schneider.
The tug Geo. A. West, of Racine, was
caught out in the gale of Saturday, and
came near going to the bottom. Her
pilot-house and cabin were stove in.
and she had some water in her hold
when she got back to Racine, after a
five-hour tussle with the elements.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
SIDEWALK DAMAGES

During the session of the Circuit
Court in this city the jury rendered
damages in two cases for defective
SIDEWALKS -one, that of SEVERN Olson
against the city of Racine for $500, and
the other of Mrs. Holmes against the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The committee appointed to confer
with the County Board relative to oc-
cupylng the present quarters reported it
impossible to make an agreement. Re-
port accepted.
On motion of Aid. Rowe, the same
committee was instructed to look for
suitable rooms and report at next meet
ing.
A communication from H. M. Under
wood, regarding sidewalk on Garden
street, was read and referred to the COM
mittee on streets and alleys.
R,lio c,l
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The editorial matter for the TELE-
GRAPH was made up day earlier than
usual this week, which explains why
the High School Thanksgiving exer-
cises were not noticed in this paper
They will appear next week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL.


nEdULAh MEEIlN0.
November 81, 1887.
Meeting called to order by President
Charles.
Present-Ald. Rowe, Brister, Widman,
Sorensen, Priddis and McGivern.
Minutes of last regular and special
meeting of 10th inst. read and approved.
Bills reported correct and allowed:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

SCOT produced by the combustion of
wood or bituminous coal is an excellent
fertilizer for flowers and young plants.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

A thirty-six-inch vein of coal has been
found near Huron Dakota, at depth
of 305 feet. A shaft will be sunk at once.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

The second snow-storm OF the season
occurred on Sunday. 1t came in regular
blizzard style. About six inches ofsnow
fell, but the high wind piled it up in
great drifts, making the roads in places
almost impossible. We hope for a
mild winter, that the coal barons' harvest
may be light.
Mr.. ]. Edwards is taking lessons on
the violin of VIM. Perigo.
Rev. III. NJ. Corsbie, of Waukegan.
ILL.,, called on old friends in Bristol last
week. He is engaged in the life insur-
ance business in Chicago.
j. B. Jackson purchased recently the
trotting bred three-year-old filly Lady
Of the Manse," by Tyrant; dam by Swig-
ert; 6. d., by Bellfounder g. g. d., by
Hungerford's Blucher.
Mrs. Dell and Fitch Taylor, of Chi
cago, have been visiting Mrs. O. w.
Taylor.
Mr.. Dixon is pushing forward the new
NJ. E. meeting house at Pleasant Prairie
The sides are up and enclosed, and he
purposes to finish the roof before cold
weather.
Arthur Devlin opened school in Dis
trict No. 8 on the 18th inst. The Dis
trict have purchased of Prof. G. H.
Leach set of thirteen outline maps
and an excellent twelve-inch globe, So
the teacher can now demonstrate many
things in geography to the scholars tina,
We're obscure to them before.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
BRISTOL.
Saturday, Nov. 10, A. D. 1887.
Oh see the snow is falling now;
1t powders all the trees;
It's flakes abound and all around
1t floats upon the breeze.

Saturday, Nov. 10, A. D. 1887.
Oh see the snow is falling now:
1t powders all the trees;
It's flakes abound and all around
1t floats upon the breeze.
His honor, Mayor Spencer, and wife.
arrived home ON Saturday last from
Rockford. He thought it was time to
return and look after the welfare of
the city. In my opinion, they did
wise thing.
Mr.. Fred. Sax, from Lorain county.
Ohio, is visiting his sister, Mrs. II. II.
Hol5rook. He is having good old
time with Harry. too.
On Wednesday of last week found
my old friends, J. B. Jackson and A,
Walker mending their ways. Is
rather late, but better late than never.
Miss Laura Castle arrived at home
on Tuesday from Evanston. 1t is a
long time since her last visit to her
mother.
The boys ought to hunt up the
minks. They are getting too numer-
Gus round here. and they kill off too
many chicks and turkeys.
Mrs. Wood, of Elgin, ILL.,, has come
up to spend a week with her neicp.
Mrs. Harry Holbrook. Grandma from
Pleasant Prairie will visit them also.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fl. Roberts, of Fox
River. visited relatives here on Tuesday.
Next day they went to Chicago to eat
their turkey.
Home again. Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel
Spencer arrived from Rockford on SAT-
urday. The dearest spot on earth to
them is Bristol.
The janitor had the Congregational
church warmed up on Sunday morning.
and Rev. Mr.. Miller, Of Chicago, got
there through the snow drifts, but the
congregation was minus quantity.
Miss Louisa Burgess, Fred Blackman
and Frank Roberts attended the conven
ton of the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor Societies held at Beloit, COM
on Friday evening, and closing
Sunday evening.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

A much worn broom is very hard on
the carpet.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25
TIL b
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Read by 10000 Families Every Week.

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The Sentinel has on its force and among its
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-11-25

William is troubled no more with his
neighbours celves roamingpromiscuously
on his strawberry bed and cabbage
patch. All quiet On the Potomac.
A. B. Pierce and Walter Fox took in
the Live Stock Exposition at Chicago.
They claim they made enough on the
old bridge to take in all the shows OF
the season.
]. Il. Karnes has had big run this
fall on sales of the Appleton feed cutter
and power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31
AOCAL RREVITEES.

In the graduating class of the West Point Mil
itarS Academy this year are Writ Robinson, Rob
ert G. Paxton and John A. Hartman of Virginia.
The funeral of the late Capt. Noble Smith took
place this evening from his late home on lower
Prince street. the services being conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Nourse The funeral of Mr. John Beach
took place from St Mary's Church this morning
The steamer Excelsior brought up from Nor.
folk this morning largo number OF condemned
bomb shells which were recently bought by MIR.
]. Dreifus who will remove the powder from
them and sell the shells for old iron. They were
unlosded at King street wharf
The may llies have entirely disappeared
Mr.. Fred. Plaisted who is to train tie
Old Dominion boat crew for the 4th OF July
regatta, is expected here about the close OF
tho week.
A row took place yesterday evening
among some colored stevedores who were
loading one of the Norfolk steamers, but no
one was seriously hurt.
A colored man while at work this morn
ing loading the Philadelphia steamer, had
the end of one of his fingers mashed OF by q
piece of iron falling on it,
The steamer Arrowsmith took the place
of the City of Washington on the ferry line
to day, while the latter steamer was under
going some slight repairs.
Tho Richmond train, due here at twenty
EIGHT minutes to three, did not arrive here
until five minutes past five yesterday. the
DELAY being caused by freight train leav.
inp the track at Brookss Station, near
Quantico.
Mr.. Joseph DeSilva was accidentally
caught in the turn-table at the depot OF the
W O &W. railroad this morning and was
slightly injured. He was assisted 10 IN, ms
home at the residence OF hlr j. l. h'ii,
where he received attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

cess OF the several appropriations aforesaid and
it shall be his duty at the next meeting of the
City Council to notify them if any of these APP
propristions are exhausted, and thereafter, until
further appropriations are made no warrant
shall be drawn beyond the amounts herein APP
propristed.
SEC. g. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
Passed Board of Aldermen May "a, 1887.
I. DOWNHAM, President.
Passed Common Council May "a, 1887.
ISAAC EICHBERG, President.
Approved May 81, 1887.
JNO. B. SMOOT, Mayor.
Teste: JAMES r. CATION. Clerk C.. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

U. S. CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge r. ".
Hughes, presiding.-In the U. S. Circuit
Court, in session here oday, in the case Of
the United States VS. the Alexandria Canal
Co. ct al, an order of reference was made
TO Commissioner Fowler to ascertain and
report the amounts due the officers Of
the Alexandria Canal Co.
In the case of Hart vs.. A. and W. Z. r..
Co., exceptions to report of special col
leotor and examiner John S. Fowler, were
argued by Capt. Geo. A. Mushbach for, and
Col. Francis L. Smith against the said OK.
ceptions.
Court then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

Nor SETTLEp.-W are informed by Sup
erintendent Carne that the location Of the
Summer Normal Institutes is not yet settled +,
but that tho Superintendent of Public In
struclion has informed him that his reasons
for the location of one at Alexandria are
CLEARLY and forciby stated" and that he
will decide the matter in few dNYs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

POLICE REpoRT-Last night was clear
and cool, with neither prisoners nor dodgers
at the station house. The mayor this morn
ing disposed of the following cases:
JAS Drayton, arrested by 1t. Smith for
an assault on Frances Harris, was fined $40.
The case of police officer charged with
taking from and tearing up the democratic
tickets held by colored man at the Third
ward polls on Thursday last was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

PERSONALITIES Lottie Lipp, of Balti-
more, is visiting the family of Mr.. NJ. B, Har-
low, on Royal street.
Mr.. Thomas Semmes left here to day for
Albemarle county where. to morrow, he is
to marry Miss Maggie B. Funston, daughter
of the late O. r Funston, of Clarke county.
Second Sergt. Leonard Marbury has been
appointed Orderly Sergeant of the Aexand-
ria Light Infantry.
Judge r. W. Hughes, held short term of
the u S. Court in this city to day and this
evening left for Norfolk.
Miss Ida 3. Stonebraker, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Kate Schleigh. of Roanoke, are
visiting the Misses Iden on Duke street.
Mr.. Il. i. Adam is seriously iii at his rooms
on Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

The ToNTINE one of the best known
hostelres in the State, after having been
closed for some months, will be re-opened
tomorrow by Mr.. J. A. E. Moroney, of
Michigan. who has recently leased the
house Mr. Nj. has invited large number
of the friends and former patrons Of the
house to be present to morrow evening at
the opening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

pEDIcATIoN.-The formal opening and
dec astion of the new home Of the Young
Men Christian Association on King street,
took Place last night. large gathering of
ladies and gentlemen being present. The
exercises were opened with prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Suter, of Christ church. Rev. Mr..
Smith, of the Methodist church, read pas
sage of Scripture. and addresses were made
by Rev. Messrs. Sharp, Of Grace !; Nourse,
of tho First Presbyterian, and Dr. Dinwid-
die, late of the Second Presbyterian church.
MIR. Sharp then declared the building dedi-
Gated to the purposes of the Young Men's
Christian Association. Handsome floral
decorations and good vocal and instrument
tai music were features of The evening
After general inspection Of the building
the assemblaee departed, voting it unani-
mously most ENJOYABLE occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

BARN BURNED.-The' barn belonging TO
Mrs. p. H. Hootf, situated on her farm, on
Seminary Hill, was destroyed by fire early
this morning, together with small guam
tty OF feed contained therein. The property
was rented by Mr.. d. Herndon, who sue
ceeded in getting his horses from the barn
before they were injured. The cause of the
fire is not kuown, but is supposed to have
been accidental.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

I0TION FOR New TRIAL.-As heretofore
stated in the GAZETTE, the jury in the case
OF Benjamin Biscoe, colored, charged with
the murder of Capt. Dixon, yesterday, at
Port Tobacco, Md, brought In a verdict OF
murder in the first degree. The verdict
recommended Biscoe to the mercy OF the
court, and was rendered after one hour ana
forty minutes of elaboration by the jury.
Counsel II Biscoe made motion for new
trial on the ground that the verdict was
contrary to tie evidence on account of erro-
neons admission OF alleged statements OF tie
prisoner, &c A motion in arrest of judg.
nent will follow this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

C. & o. CANAL-Presiden Baughman, of
the c. & o. Canal, arrived ut Cumberland
yesterday, and paid off the employees along
the line for the month Of February last, dis
bursting between eight and ten thousand
dollars The outlook for canal shipments is
more encouraging. Three companies, the
Consolidation, Borden and Georges Creek,
are shipping steadily. Fifteen boats cleared
at Cumberland Saturday and five to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

GfS- Help to SecHre Home for The aged COlored
Men aud Women Of Alexandria We the coored
people of this city, having made one payment on
the home for the aged colored people of Acxan-
dria desire assistance to carry this charitable OBJ
ject fully into operation, and any assistance rem
dcred will be thankfully received Subscription
books are in the hands of the following CON-
mittee r. Dsrnell, Martha Hamilton, Catharne
Dulany, Martha FELTON,, Martha Parker and 9TH
er5. my30 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

&S-The Executive Board of the Woman's Aux
Hilary will hold its monthly meeting On Wednes.
day next, Juno 1st, in the ladies' committee room
in the Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing, at o'clock p. M. Tho members of the
board are urged to be present promptly at the
hour named.
1t SECRETARY W. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

Ns-The second quarterly meeting of Woman S
Auxiliary will be held in the parlor of the Young
Mems Christian Association Building on Thurs.
day, juno ID, at o'clock p. m. 1t is particularly
desirable that all The ladies belonging to the AHrit-
ary should be present and should induce as many
of their friends possible to join on that Occa.
sion. ny31 2tl SECRETARY.
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LOCAL NEWS.

For this section threatening and rainy weather,
nearly stationary temperature, variable winds,
generally easterly, aud increasing to high on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
TONTINE HOTEL,

JOHN A. E. AIORoNEY Proprietor
The old reliable ToATINE HOTEL will be for
mally opened to the public on Wednesday even
ing, June 1st and to the old friends OF the mouse
and the public generally cordial invitation Is
All the CHOICEST BRANDS OF WINES,
LIQUORS AND ClGARSa speciality.
1t JOHN A. E MORONEY, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

SUDDEN DEATH-Mrs. Julia Francis, wife
of Mr. Emanuel Francis, and daughter of
the late Henry Mansfield, died suddenly at
II o'clock this morning at her home on south
st. Asaph street, of apoplexy, in the G6th
year of her age. Mrs. Francis was an esti-
mable lady and for long time had been q
member OF the First Presbyterian church.
Her death will be regretted by all who
knew her. Her funeral will take place on
Thursday evening next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-31

CONTESTED ELEcTIoN.-The commission
ers oil election for the county met at the old
court house this morning and finished the
canvass of the vote cast on Thursday last
for county officers. The contest for clerk
between H II. Young and R. w. Johnston,
vas decided ip favor of the latter, who the.
commissioners de cared received majority of
three votes. Messrs. F. L. Smith, J. X. M;
Norton E. Burke aud S. G. Brent, counsel
for Mr. Youag, filed a protest against count
Ing certain votes for Mr.. Johnston, but the
commissioners refused to consider the pro-
test, and the matter will be taken to the
cour,s Mr.. ]. NJ. Johnson represented Mr.
Johnston